One minute silence on Monday for those killed in Plymouth shooting
Five lost their lives when a gunman opened fire in the Keyham area on Thursday night (12th August)
Plymouth is inviting the country to join a one-minute silence in memory of those killed in the mass shooting.
Maxine Davison, also known as Maxine Chapman (51), Sophie Martyn (3), Lee Martyn (43), Stephen Washington (59), and Kate Shepherd (66) died when a gunman opened fire in Keyham.
Now Plymouth is now coming together to pay tribute to the victims and show support to their families and loved ones.
The Lord Mayor of Plymouth is inviting everyone across the UK to mark the silence at home, at work, or when they are out and about:
Councillor Terri Beer said: "The outpouring of love and kindness for Keyham over the past 48 hours has been overwhelming. Across the country we have seen how everyone is distraught by what has happened.
"To show the families of the victims and the wider community that we all stand with them at this difficult time, I invite everyone in the UK to join us in a minute’s silence.
"We all need to come together and support Keyham to recover from this tragedy. This will be a moment for us to unite, reflect and remember those we have lost".
How can I observe the silence?
Pirate FM, Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall and Greatest Hits Radio Plymouth will observe the silence on-air at 11am.
Those who wish to observe the silence in person can join civic leaders, key representatives from across Plymouth and council staff outside The Guildhall on Armada Way from 10.30am, ahead of the silence at 11am.
Books of condolence are still available for people to sign at:
- St Mark's Church in Sanctuary Close, Ford from 9am to 5pm
- The Council House, Armada Way 10am to 4pm
- Ford Primary School, Cambridge Road from 9 am until 5pm
- Those unable to visit the above venues, or who live outside the city, can pay their respects in an online book of condolence.
- Countless tributes in memory of the Plymouth shooting victims